Baseball Talks At A Standstill
New York AP Marvin Miller heads to Washington after a 90 minute session with Ray Grebey as MLB talks stall over the compensation clause and opening the books. The unions press for an injunction to force disclosure while management cites financial concerns and a potential strike after next Thursday.
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Ohio
Kenyon College
Sneva Loses Appeal In Indy 500 controversy
AP reports USAC appeal board denied Jerry Sneva and Rolla Vollstedt's bid to reenter the Indianapolis 500 field. Vollstedt's Offenhauser was removed after stewards found alterations to the pop off valve that could boost horsepower during qualification. Jerry Karl replaced the car in the 33-car lineup.
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Purdue University
Vilas Reaches Italian Open Semifinals in Slow Test
Defending champion Guillermo Vilas of Argentina survived a stiff challenge from Balasz Taroczy 6-4 3-6 6-2 to reach the semifinals, facing Victor Pecci of Paraguay after Pecci defeated Peter McNamara in a marathon 6-2 5-7 7-4 quarterfinal. Lendl also advanced, routing Eddie Dibbs 6-0 6-2 to meet Jose-Luis Clerc.
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Peter McNamara
Australia
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Czechoslovakia
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Pecci
Waltrip Leads Friday Qualifying for World 600
Darrell Waltrip posted 157.794 mph to take second-fastest overall in Charlotte practice, edging Richard Childress and Kyle Petty for No.16. Neil Bonnett earned the pole at 158.115 mph, while Cale Yarborough races Sunday with arm and chest burns after a shaving accident.
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Calgary Seeks Wilson if Illinois Eligibility Fails
AP reports Calgary Stampeders general manager Jack Gotta told Dave Wilson and Illinois coach Mike White in Champaign last week that if Wilson loses his eligibility appeal with the Big Ten there is a place for him in Calgary. Gotta said Wilson knows the Calgary option is an excellent alternative.
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